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Fresen Family History

Fresen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dresen, Freson, Friesen, Frese, Green, Fraser, Freer, Gresens, Freier

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Where is the Fresen family from?

You can see how Fresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fresen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fresen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 19 Fresen families living in Minnesota. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fresen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fresen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fresen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fresen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fresen. 67% of Fresen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fresen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fresen were Salesman and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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What Fresen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Fresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fresen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 248 immigration records available for the last name Fresen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 169 military records available for the last name Fresen. For the veterans among your Fresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fresen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fresen in 1968 was 81, and 85 in 2002.

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